PHDI 2130 - Portrait Photography

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This studio course covers the basics of professional portrait photography. Students will explore the ins and outs of people photography as they develop interpersonal communication skills and photographer-to-subject rapport; learn lighting and posing techniques for individual, environmental and group portraits; and examine portrait applications in the professional marketplace and the equipment requirements needed to succeed in the portrait photography industry. Upon completing this course, they will have a portrait portfolio consisting of children, groups, couples, individual and environmental portraits. Students must provide their own digital SLR and light meter for this course. Prerequisities: PHDI 1230, PHDI 1250 or instructor approval.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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